BA keeps Iberia bid options open
British Airways may join a consortium to bid for Iberia but ruled out making a stand-alone offer for the Spanish airline.
BA, which has a 10% shareholding in Iberia, was responding after the Spanish airline said it had received a bid approach.
In a statement, BA said: “British Airways is considering how to use its 10 per cent holding in Iberia following Iberia’s announcement that it has received a bid approach.
“As part of this process, the airline has approached a number of private equity companies about making a consortium offer for Iberia.
“Any consortium bid would not involve further capital investment by British Airways. As well as a private equity partner, this consortium is likely to include one or more Spanish partners.”
The carrier said it had not made a final decision about the future of its shareholding in Iberia and “continues to examine numerous options including full disposal”.
BA said it had ruled out an independent bid for the airline.
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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